The United Nations: Promoting Peace and Cooperation

What is the primary focus of the United Nations as discussed in the passage?

• To provide military assistance to countries.

• To focus solely on environmental issues.

• To promote peace and cooperation among nations.

• To enforce international laws.

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Main idea

What is the author's purpose in discussing both the roles and challenges of the U.N.?

• To criticize the U.N. for its limitations.

• To provide a balanced perspective on the U.N.’s effectiveness and challenges.

• To argue for the abolishment of the U.N.

• To focus solely on the positive aspects of the U.N.

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Author's purpose

Based on the passage, what can be inferred about Dr. Helen Clarkson’s view on the U.N.?

• She believes the U.N. is ineffective in its current state.

• She supports the U.N.’s role despite acknowledging its flaws.

• She is indifferent to the U.N.'s efforts.

• She opposes all forms of international cooperation.

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Evidence and inferences

In the passage, the term “labyrinth” most likely means:

• A direct and simple path.

• A complicated and intricate series of paths.

• A historic monument.

• A place of peace and tranquility.

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Vocabulary